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Question 1

Would you sign or release Tarasenko?

Vladimir Tarasenko is a Russian player who was born in 1991 and currently plays for the St. Louis Blues. With his spectacular one-on-one skills and speed, Tarasenko is often compared to Hockey Hall of Fame centre Sergei Fedorov, and wears No. 91 in tribute to his Russian hero. Playing for his homeland, Tarasenko made his mark early on. He won a silver medal with Russia at the 2009 World Under-18 Championship, scoring eight goals in nine games and making the tournament all-star team.

Question 2

Would you sign or release Victor Hedman?

Victor Hedman is a Swedish player who was born in 1990. A cornerstone of the Lightning defense, Hedman made a quick impact upon being selected by Tampa Bay with the No. 2 pick in the 2009 NHL Draft. Coming out of the Swedish Elite League, where he earned Rookie of the Year honours as an 18-year-old, Hedman joined the Lightning for the 2009-10 season and had an assist in his first NHL game, in a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers. Hedman scored his first career goal in a 4-0 victory against the New York Islanders.

Question 3

Would you sign or release Tyler Seguin?

Born in 1992, Tyler Seguin grew up in Brampton, Ontario not very far from the home city of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Seguin was moved from wing to center upon his arrival in Dallas in 2013 and he quickly went from star to superstar. During his first three years with the Stars, Seguin teamed with left wing Jamie Benn to create one of the NHL's most successful scoring duos, with Seguin scoring 107 goals and 234 points in 223 games. The Boston Bruins thought Seguin would become an elite player, but they never got to enjoy that part of his career.

Question 4

Would you sign or release Steven Stamkos?

Stamkos was born in 1990 in Markham, Ontario which is part of the Greater Toronto Area. The Leafs never got to enjoy his skills though. Stamkos has emerged as one of the top goal-scorers of his generation since the Lightning selected him at No. 1 in the 2008 NHL Draft. A two-time Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's leading goal-scorer, Stamkos has reached the 50-goal mark twice and has scored 40 or more goals four times. That mark might be higher if not for a broken leg that limited him to 37 games during the 2013-14 season, when he scored 25 goals...which is still not a bad number.

Question 5

Would you sign or release Sidney Crosby?

Born in 1987 in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia it's pretty clear how Canadian Crosby is, even if he doesn't play for a Canadian team. In 2009, when Barack Obama welcomed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the White House, he made it a point to congratulate the youngest captain ever to win the Cup, then 21-year-old Sidney Crosby. Toward the end of the ceremony, Obama got a big laugh when he said of Crosby, "Sidney must be really fast because there's some big hockey players -- and he's not one of them."

Question 6

Would you sign or release Shea Weber?

Born in Sicamous, British Columbia in 1985, Shea Weber managed to come back to Canada in his prime. It was a crazy trade. One that threatened to break the internet, or at least the portion of it addicted to hockey. In 2016, the Montreal Canadiens acquired Weber from the Nashville Predators in exchange for fellow defenseman P.K. Subban. Rarely do two such dominating players, each in the prime of his career, swap jerseys.

Question 7

Would you keep or trade Bobrovsky?

Born in Novokuznetsk, Russia in 1988, Bobrovsky managed to find his way to the Columbus Blue Jackets. They did pretty damn well last year...but it remains to be seen whether or not they'll have such a good showing this season. Bobrovsky had Swedish artist David Gunnarsson paint a red and white brick wall on his goalie mask because, like the wall, Bobrovsky considers himself to be a virtually impenetrable force in front of his own net...not this season.

Question 8

Would you keep or trade Ryan Suter?

Born in Madison, Wisconsin in 1985, Ryan Suter finds himself in the ranks of the Minnesota Wild. In the NHL's modern history, few players have deserved the title of workhorse defenseman more than Suter. A first-team NHL All-Star and Norris Trophy runner-up with the Minnesota Wild in 2012-13, Suter has often ranked among the league leaders in ice time. Now he just has to worry about getting his team to the top of the standings to make the playoffs.

Question 9

Would you sign or release Roman Josi?

Born in Bern, Switzerland in 1990, this young defenseman currently plays for the Nashville Predators. Selected in the second round of the draft by the Nashville Predators in the 2008, Josi made an impact at a young age. He was one of four 17-year-olds to play in Switzerland's top division in 2007-08 and represented Switzerland at both the World Junior Championship and the Under-18 World Championship in 2007 and 2008. Josi tied for the Swiss team lead in points at the 2008 Under-18 World Championship.

Question 10

Would you call the PPG Paints Arena home, or would you find another place?

The PPG Paints Arena is home to the Pittsburgh Penguins right now. This arena apparently, has the most comfortable of all NHL seating. It has 1,950 club seats located at center ice offering unmatched sightlines. There are 800 HD TVs, of all sizes, located throughout the building so you can catch the game even if you have to grab a drink or go to the washroom. They even have a 4,000 square foot Penguins team store plus four smaller stores throughout the building.

Question 11

Would you sign or release Patrick Kane?

Born in Buffalo, New York in 1988, Patrick Kane now plays for the Chicago Blackhawks. On June 9th, 2010 Kane scored at 4:06 of overtime to beat the host Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3, in Game 6 of the Final and clinch the Stanley Cup for Chicago. It ended a 49-year wait for the Blackhawks. Almost 50 years without a cup. Almost up there with the Maple Leafs. Maybe Toronto should hire on this hardy player to help them get those final goals and bring them to their next cup.

Question 12

Would you keep or trade P.K. Subban?

Born in Toronto, Ontario in 1989, P.K. Subban never played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He did play for their nemesis, the Montreal Canadiens for some time until the recent trade to the Nashville Predators. Before turning pro, Subban played four seasons for Belleville in the Ontario Hockey League. He played in the OHL All-Star Game in 2007-08 and led all defensemen in playoff points that season. He also helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2008 World Junior Championship.

Question 13

Would you hire or fire Mike Babcock as your head coach?

Born in Manitouwadge, Ontario in 1963 Mike Babcock Jr. is currently serving as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He previously spent 10 seasons as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2008 and helping them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs every year during his tenure. He holds the record as the coach with the most wins in Red Wings history, surpassing that of Jack Adams. He was even head coach of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, whom he helped to the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals.

Question 14

Would you sign or release Matt Murray?

Born in 1994 in Thunder Bay, Ontario the very young Matt Murray is currently a goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Murray enjoyed a magical ride under the brightest of spotlights at the beginning of his career. Having played just 13 NHL regular-season games, the 6-foot-4, 178-pound goaltender stepped into the starter's role for the injured Marc-Andre Fleury and helped lead the Penguins to the Stanley Cup in 2016. That's a pretty wicked start to a career in the NHL. I'm guessing the Penguins will keep him for some time.

Question 15

Would you sign or release Kris Letang?

Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1987 Kris Letang ended up playing defense for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Letang was a third-round pick of the Penguins in the 2005 NHL Draft out of Val-d'Or in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. In 2007, the Montreal native won three awards in the QMJHL: the Emile Bouchard Trophy as the top defenseman, the Kevin Lowe Trophy as the best defensive defenseman and the Paul Dumont Trophy as the best personality. that's some high praise right there. A trophy even for personality!

Question 16

Would you hire or fire Jon Cooper?

Born in Prince George, British Columbia in 1967 Jon Cooper is the current head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Cooper began his coaching career in junior hockey as an assistant with the Capital Centre Pride of the North American Hockey League. At that time the Pride were working closely with the Metro Jets of the Central States Hockey League (now North American Hockey League). The Jets owner and Governor, Butch Wolfe, gave cooper his first chance as a head coach with the Jets. And now he's coaching the top team in the NHL.

Question 17

Would you sign or release Jonathan Toews?

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1988 Jonathan Toews currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks. It's amazing how many Canadians don't play for Canadian teams. At age 28 (just last year), the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks was voted among the 100 Greatest NHL Players. He won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He earned a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In 2010, he became the second-youngest player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. He had 29 points in 22 games. In 2013, he was awarded the Selke Trophy, given to the NHL's best defensive forward.

Question 18

Would you keep or trade John Tavares?

Born in 1990 in Mississauga, Ontario John Tavares wound up as captain of the New York Islanders. Tavares has long been considered an exceptional talent, and he has delivered on the hype and become one of the top stars in the game for the New York Islanders, who selected him in the 2009 NHL Draft. Given his route to the NHL, his success was expected. At 14 he was granted exceptional player status by the Ontario Hockey League, allowing the Toronto-area native to be eligible for the OHL Draft. He was selected with the No. 1 by Oshawa in 2005.

Question 19

Would you keep or trade Joe Pavelski?

Born in 1984 in Plover, Wisconsin Joe Pavelski plays as the captain of the San Jose Sharks. Pavelski is a natural goal-scorer, and he showed it even as an 18-year-old when named United States Hockey League Rookie of the Year in 2002-03, when he led the league with 36 goals for Waterloo. After being selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 2003 NHL Draft, Pavelski led Waterloo in goals again and helped the team win the Clark Cup in 2004. He also captained the USA Hockey Junior Select team to a silver medal at the Viking Cup.

Question 20

Would you hire or fire Joel Quenneville?

Joel Quenneville was born in Windsor, Ontario back in 1958. He currently serves as the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks with whom he has won three Stanley Cup titles. He has also coached the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. On January 14, 2016, he surpassed Al Arbour with his 783rd win as an NHL coach, making Quenneville second only to Scotty Bowman in total wins. He is apparently known affectionately by fans and players as "Coach Q" or simply as "Q".

Question 21

Would you sign or release Jamie Benn?

Born in Victoria, British Columbia in 1989 Jamie Benn now plays for the Dallas Stars. Ranked the fourth-best player by the NHL Network for the 2016-17 season, Benn is an All-Star and winner of the 2015 Art Ross Trophy. Though he has established himself in recent years as one of the League's most potent scorers and recognizable figures, he has spent a lot of his hockey career being overlooked. He was ignored by major junior teams as a 16- and 17-year-old growing up in Victoria, British Columbia; he had to wait until the fifth round before the Dallas Stars called his name during the 2007 NHL Draft, and he was left off the list of invitees to Team Canada's orientation camp for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Question 22

Would you sign or release Henrik Lundqvist?

Born in 1982 in Are, Sweden Henrik Lundqvist is now one of the top goalies in the NHL and he currently plays for the New York Rangers. A stellar performer for more than a decade with the New York Rangers, the goaltender from Are, Sweden, has been one of the top players of his generation and one of the top goaltenders of all time. Since arriving in the NHL in 2005-06, Lundqvist has won the Vezina Trophy, Olympic gold and led the League in victories. That doesn't give him any Stanley Cups, but he still has a few good years to him before retirement.

Question 23

Would you sign or release Evgeni Malkin?

Evgeni Malkin was born in 1986 in Magnitogorsk, Russia. He is the current captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Malkin did not make his NHL debut until 2006, due to a shoulder injury sustained in training camp. After scoring against Martin Brodeur in his first game, Malkin would set a modern-day record with goals in the first six games to start his career; the only other player to accomplish the feat was Joe Malone of the Montreal Canadiens in 1917-18, the League's very first season.

Question 24

Would you sign or release Erik Karlsson?

Born in Landsbro, Sweden in 1990 Erik Karlsson is probably one of the more arrogant defensemen in the NHL. Last season that may have been justified. But not this season. That being said, he's definitely shown off his skill as a forward and will do so whenever he can. He likes to take the lead and rush the net. Unfortunately, that hasn't helped the Ottawa Senators this season because they seem to be missing their defense every time an opposing team heads to their net. Maybe it's time to trade?

Question 25

Would you sign or release Duncan Keith?

Duncan Keith was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1983. "We looked out at our backyard one day, and Duncan had two or three tires strapped to his waist, climbing uphill," his mother, Jean, said. "And he was only about 15. He had this bent for fitness and nutrition." I guess that really shows that he is a workhorse defenseman. Keith earned the Norris Trophy in 2010 and 2014, plus the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player in the 2015 playoffs. And that's all in addition to helping Chicago win the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Question 26

Would you sign or release Drew Doughty?

Born in London, Ontario in 1989 Drew Doughty plays as defenseman for the L.A. Kings. Selected by the Los Angeles Kings with the No. 2 pick in the 2008 NHL Draft, the London, Ontario native boasts perhaps the best all-around game of any defenseman of his era. A strong skater who loves to join the rush, Doughty is known for springing teammates with crisp passes and is an extremely effective shutdown presence against top forwards. This makes him much more effective than someone like Karlsson who would rather play as a forward.

Question 27

Would you hire or fire Darryl Sutter?

Darryl Sutter was born in Viking, Alberta back in 1958. he is currently the head coach of the L.A. Kings. He has won two Stanley Cups with the Kings. He's also worked with the Calgary Flames, the San Jose Sharks, as well as the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago is where he spent his playing days in the NHL from 1979-1987. Sutter began his coaching career in the International Hockey League, where he coached the Saginaw Hawks and led the Indianapolis Ice to the Turner Cup as League champions.

Question 28

Would you sign or release Connor McDavid?

Born in 1997 in Richmond Hill, Ontario Connor McDavid is an incredibly young captain with the Edmonton Oilers. If it's possible for a teenage star to exceed the hype, then that's what McDavid did in his rookie NHL season with the Edmonton Oilers. That is saying a great deal, because the build-up for the young centre, who turned 19 during the season, was considerable. It's all the more impressive because his was a shortened rookie season; he missed 37 games because of a fractured clavicle, but had 48 points in 45 games.

Question 29

Would you sign or release Claude Giroux?

Claude Giroux was born in Hearst, Ontario in 1988. He is currently playing as captain for the Philadelphia Flyers. Giroux has been a reliable scorer for the Flyers and is among the franchise leaders in Stanley Cup Playoff points. And to think, then-general manager Bobby Clarke forgot Giroux's name when announcing that the organization was selecting him in the first round in the 2006 NHL Draft. Clearly, Giroux has come a long way since, being named the 19th captain in franchise history on Jan. 15, 2013, and becoming one of the League's best face-off winners.

Question 30

Would you keep or trade Carey Price?

Hailing from Anahim Lake, British Columbia Carey Price is the current all-star goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. Standing in front of the 2015 NHL Awards backdrop at the Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hotel, Price fit right in. That very night, he won the Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy and Ted Lindsay Trophy - becoming the first goaltender to win the three awards in one year since Dominik Hasek in 1998 - and shared the William H. Jennings Trophy with Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Question 31

Would you sign or release Brent Burns?

Born in Barrie, Ontario in 1985 Brent Burns plays defense for the San Jose Sharks. The skill that allowed Burns to play forward or defense helped him fashion an NHL career, but the decision by the San Jose Sharks to have him focus on playing defense turned him into a force on the ice. Burns spent the 2002-03 season with Brampton of the Ontario Hockey League before making the Minnesota Wild roster in 2003-04. He made his NHL debut Oct. 8, 2003, against the Chicago Blackhawks, and in his third NHL game, four days later against the Sharks, Burns scored his first NHL goal. Oops!

Question 32

Would you keep or trade Braden Holtby?

Born in 1989 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Braden Holtby plays as goaltender for the Washington Capitals. Which is too bad since he keeps his fellow Canadians from getting farther in the playoffs. Vezina Trophy winners like Holtby don't just burst onto the scene, they hone their craft on the way to the top. Since becoming the starter in the 2012-13 season, Holtby has improved each year. In 2014-15, he faced the most shots in the League (2,044), made the most saves (1,887), played the most games (73) and finished second in wins (41). Not too shabby.

Question 33

Would you call the Bell Centre home or would you go elsewhere?

The Bell Centre (once called the Molson Centre) is where the Montreal Canadiens claim home ice. Every year, the Bell Centre attracts more than 1.5 million spectators. The Centre incorporates cutting-edge technology to ensure the perfect ambience when it comes to sound, comfort, catering and otherwise for any event. Whether it's attending a Canadiens' game, a concert with a world famous artist or a family show, the Bell Centre is often at the top of anyone's venue list. It also advertises as the perfect place for corporate gatherings and receptions of any kind.

Question 34

Would you hire or fire Barry Trotz?

Barry Trotz hails from Dauphin, Manitoba and was born in 1962. He is currently the head coach for the Washington Capitals. He is the former head coach of the Nashville Predators. He was previously the coach of the American Hockey League's Baltimore Skipjacks and Portland Pirates, with whom he won an AHL championship in 1994. That same year, he won the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award, which is awarded to an outstanding coach in the AHL. He is the longest tenured head coach in the NHL!

Question 35

Would you sign or release Artemi Panarin?

From Korkino, Russia and born in 1991 Artemi Panarin currently plays as left-winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets. For a player passed over in the NHL Draft, Panarin sure made a quick impact on the League. He signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015, after a successful career in the Kontinental Hockey League, and thrived on a forward line with fellow Russian Artem Anisimov and Patrick Kane. Panarin finished with 30 goals and 77 points (tied for ninth in the NHL) and won the Calder Trophy as the League's top rookie.

Question 36

Would you sign or release Anze Kopitar?

Born in Jesenice, Slovenia in 1987 Anze Kopitar has made a very clear name for himself. It sounds like something out of a movie script, but a country recently said to have only seven hockey rinks produced one of the NHL's best players. So it is fitting that Kopitar made his mark near Hollywood with the Los Angeles Kings. The first player from Slovenia to reach the NHL, Kopitar excels at both ends of the ice. With great handling and superb vision, he blends offensive creativity with defensive commitment. This is why he's L.A.'s captain.

Question 37

Would you call the American Airlines Centre home, or go elsewhere?

The American Airlines Centre is home to the Dallas Stars and is one of the nation’s top arenas. They have a wide variety of big name shows such as The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Beyonce, Elton John, Billy Joel, Madonna, Paul McCartney, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry and more. In 2015, Billboard Magazine named American Airlines Centre the 5th busiest arena in the U.S. and 10th busiest in the World. American Airlines Centre claims to continually strive for excellence each and every year.

Question 38

Would you call the Amalie Arena home, or would you go elsewhere?

The Amalie Arena is home to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The arena annually hosts more than 150 events ever year, and ranks among the top venues in North America. It takes up 670,000 square feet with three decks and seven separate levels. It's even sort of a "green" building. It features 351 faucets throughout the building and each one is touchless to conserve water. It features 69 suites. It has two hundred and forty-two new sport lights to increase game night lighting, exceeding all NHL standards and enhancing HD broadcasts. LED display boards that circle the entire area feature 1.7 million square pixels for pure viewing pleasure.

Question 39

Would you sign or release Alex Ovechkin?

Born in Moscow, Russia in 1985 Alexander Ovechkin is one of the best players right now for the NHL. He is currently a left-winger for the Washington Capitals. In his debut season, Ovechkin had 52 goals and 54 assists, got the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie and was voted to the First All-Star Team. He piled up 46 more goals in his second season before leading the League in goals (65) and points (112) in his third, winning the Hart Trophy as the League MVP for the first of three times.

Question 40

Would you call the Air Canada Centre home, or go elsewhere?

The ACC is the home ice of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The building is built a top a historical Canadian building. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment has the most valuable portfolio of corporate partners in Canadian professional sports including companies such as BMO, Molson, and Coca-Cola. Their 50 Blue-Chip partners are broken down into three categories: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Air Canada Centre’s existence over the first ten years of operation is estimated to result in an economic benefit of $2.4 billion.